UT Health Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner – Nursing Home (PRN)

This Family Medicine position at UT Health East Texas is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This position is based in Quitman, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Family medicine, Nursing home care, EPIC EMR, Patient care, Call coverage, Clinical documentation, Healthcare delivery. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Family Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner will provide medical care and call coverage across three nursing homes in the East Texas area. They are responsible for maintaining patient records using the EPIC EMR system and managing a flexible, shift-based schedule.

Benefits package: CME/CEU Allowance, Medical debt assistance, Relocation allowance, Paid malpractice coverage, Health benefits, Retirement plan, Marketing + practice growth assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.